Many of the older court, land, naturalization, probate, pension, and vital records for Clark County have been microfilmed and are available at the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitydetails&subject=207412&subject_disp=Idaho%2C+Clark&columns=*,0,0 Family History Library] in Salt Lake City and through their family history centers. They are also available at the [http://history.idaho.gov/county_microfilm.html Idaho State Archives] in Boise. Details of the county records in these respective institutions can be obtained from their online catalogs or listings. Original records which have been microfilmed and more recent records are in the county courthouse in Dubois<ref>Idaho State Historical Society Reference Series, Number 10, ''Counties and County Seats'', Reissued July, 1991.</ref>.

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Many of the older court, land, naturalization, probate, pension, and vital records for Clark County have been microfilmed and are available at the {{FHL|Idaho%2C+Clark|subject|disp=Family History Library}} in Salt Lake City and through their family history centers. They are also available at the [http://history.idaho.gov/county_microfilm.html Idaho State Archives] in Boise. Details of the county records in these respective institutions can be obtained from their online catalogs or listings. Original records which have been microfilmed and more recent records are in the county courthouse in Dubois<ref>Idaho State Historical Society Reference Series, Number 10, ''Counties and County Seats'', Reissued July, 1991.</ref>.

For a summary of census records for the state of Idaho, see [[Idaho Census|Idaho Census Records]].

For a summary of census records for the state of Idaho, see [[Idaho Census|Idaho Census Records]].

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The following are local congregations (wards) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints which existed in Clark County, Idaho prior to 1950. Many of the original records of these church units are in the [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library Historical Library] in Salt Lake City. Many of the membership records covering these units from the date of their creation to about 1948 have been microfilmed and are available at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.

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The following are local congregations (wards) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints which existed in Clark County, Idaho prior to 1950. Many of the original records of these church units are in the [http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library Historical Library] in Salt Lake City. Many of the membership records covering these units from the date of their creation to about 1948 have been microfilmed and are available at the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library] in Salt Lake City and at its branch [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Family History Centers].

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Some of the early court records of Clark County, Idaho have been microfilmed and are available at the [http://history.idaho.gov/County_Records_ISHS_microfilm.pdf Idaho State Archives] in Boise, Idaho. The records filmed include civil suits, divorce papers, judgment dockets, etc. Copies of these microfilmed court records are also available at the {{FHL|730948|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}} in Salt Lake City, Utah or at any of the Library's [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Family History Centers.] Additional court records and more recent records are housed at the Clark County courthouse in Dubois, Idaho, and can be accessed by making a visit there.

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=== History ===

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Two published works are [http://www.worldcat.org/title/settlers-of-the-silver-sage/oclc/28981759&referer=brief_results Settlers of the Silver Sage ]&nbsp;by&nbsp;Bonnie Stoddard (Clark County Historical Society) and [http://www.worldcat.org/title/settlement-of-idaho-by-utah-pioneers-clark-fremont-and-teton-counties/oclc/61272000&referer=brief_results Settlement of Idaho by Utah Pioneers: Clark, Fremont, and Teton Counties], by Mary N. P. Harris.

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Brief notes on various aspects of [http://www.ccecodev.org/History.html Clark County's ]history are available at the Clark County Economic Development website. Another&nbsp;brief&nbsp;[http://clark.idgenweb.org/History/History.htm County History ]is posted at the Clark County GenWeb website.

Land and Property records are generally recorded in the county courthouse of the county in which the transaction took place. For original records of&nbsp;Clark County, Idaho, one may visit the courthouse in Dubois, Idaho.

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The [http://history.idaho.gov/county_microfilm.html Idaho State Archives] has microfilmed&nbsp;some early&nbsp;county records of&nbsp;Clark County and these can be accessed by visiting the Archives in Boise, Idaho.

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The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah&nbsp;has microfilmed&nbsp;{{FHL|673721|title-id|disp=Homestead&nbsp;records (1894-1966)}}&nbsp; and {{FHL|673723|title-id|disp=Land Office Patent Records}} (1890-1919) of Clark County&nbsp;which can be viewed in the Library in Salt Lake City or in any of its [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Family History Centers].<br>

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=== Maps ===

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=== Miscellaneous Series ===

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Often overlooked by the genealogist, this group of volumes may contain affidavits for citizenship, final disposition of estates, divorce decrees, and many other types of valuable documents. The content varies from county to county, year to year and from clerk to clerk. When the estate case files, civil or criminal files are not available or have been destroyed, you may find key documents recorded here. Most counties will have an index to this series and it is a must search if the information you are seeking is not found elsewhere.

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Often overlooked by the genealogist, this group of volumes '''may''' contain affidavits for citizenship, final disposition of estates, divorce decrees, and many other types of valuable documents. The content varies from county to county, year to year and from clerk to clerk. When the estate case files, civil or criminal files are not available or have been destroyed, you may find key documents recorded here. Most counties will have an index to this series and it is a '''must''' search if the information you are seeking is not found elsewhere.

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Both the Idaho State Archives in Boise, Idaho, and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah have copies of the miscellaneous record of&nbsp;Clark County. The originals are held in the&nbsp;Clark County courthouse in Dubois, Idaho and can be accessed by visiting there. Copies in the [http://history.idaho.gov/County_Records_ISHS_microfilm.pdf Idaho State Archives] are available for viewing in Boise. Those held by the {{FHL|673687|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} can be viewed either at the Library in Salt Lake City or at any of its [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Family History Centers.]

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The [http://www.digitalarchives.idaho.gov/RecordSeriesInfo.aspx?rsid=2 Idaho State Archives] has online records of Naturalization in Idaho.

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The [http://history.idaho.gov/library_collections.html#anchor566425 Idaho State Archives] has microfilmed the following Clark County newspapers:

The existing original Clark County probate records should be&nbsp;in the county courthouse in Dubois, Idaho and can be accessed by visiting there.

The existing original Clark County probate records should be&nbsp;in the county courthouse in Dubois, Idaho and can be accessed by visiting there.

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The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah also has microfilms of some of the early Clark County probate records.&nbsp; The following are available for viewing at the Library in Salt Lake City or at any of its [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Family History Centers:]

Any existing tax assessment rolls for&nbsp;Clark County should be in the courthouse in&nbsp;Dubois and would need to be accessed by visiting there.

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Birth records, 1911 to present, for individuals born in the Clark County area are included in and recorded at the state level. These records are restricted for a period of one hundred years from the time of the individual's birth but can be obtained by following the guidelines as issued by the State of Idaho. See the Vital Records section under the subject Idaho for more details.

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Birth records, 1911 to present, for individuals born in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1674817 Clark County] area are included in and recorded at the state level. These records are restricted for a period of one hundred years from the time of the individual's birth but can be obtained by following the guidelines as issued by the State of Idaho. See the [[Idaho Vital Records|Vital Records]] section under the subject Idaho for more details.

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The {{FHL|673609|title-id|disp=Family History Library}} in Salt Lake City, Utah has microfilmed marriage records of Clark County from 1919-1982 which can be viewed at the Library in Salt Lake City or at any of its [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp Family History Centers].&nbsp; This record is also available at the [http://history.idaho.gov/idaho-state-archives Idaho State Archives] in Boise, Idaho and can be accessed by visiting the Archives.

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Clark County is included in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1674817 online collection] of Idaho County marriages 1864-1950.

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Deaths occurring in Clark County are included in the state-wide registration program. These records are restricted for a period of fifty years from the time of the individual's death but can be obtained by following the guidelines as mandated by the State of Idaho. See the '''Vital Records''' section under [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Idaho_Vital_Records Idaho] for details.

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Deaths occurring in Clark County are included in the state-wide registration program. These records are restricted for a period of fifty years from the time of the individual's death but can be obtained by following the guidelines as mandated by the State of Idaho. See the '''Vital Records''' section under [[Idaho Vital Records|Idaho]] for details.

Copies of death certificates from 1911-1954 are on microfilm and can be used at the Idaho State Archives in Boise, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, BYU-Idaho University Library in Rexburg and several other locations.

Copies of death certificates from 1911-1954 are on microfilm and can be used at the Idaho State Archives in Boise, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, BYU-Idaho University Library in Rexburg and several other locations.

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A state-wide index to Idaho Deaths, 1911-1956 is [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/famhist/Death/searchForm.cfm available online]. Efforts to expand this index to 1960 are underway. Another version is Idaho Death Index 1911-1956.

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A state-wide index to Idaho Deaths, 1911-1956 is [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/famhist/Death/searchForm.cfm available online]. Efforts to expand this index to 1960 are underway. Another version is [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1674815 Idaho Death Index 1907-1965] at Family Search.

The preceding list of places includes incorporated cities and towns, unincorporated towns and communities, and place names that may have been used in family histories. Some have well-organized records and even have web sites. Some are simply social communities with no official records, but which may be referenced in small-town newspapers. The list is provided to help researchers identify localities within the county. As records or histories of these localities are identified, a page will be added for each of these place names.

Resources

Many of the older court, land, naturalization, probate, pension, and vital records for Clark County have been microfilmed and are available at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and through their family history centers. They are also available at the Idaho State Archives in Boise. Details of the county records in these respective institutions can be obtained from their online catalogs or listings. Original records which have been microfilmed and more recent records are in the county courthouse in Dubois[3].

Cemeteries

There are many cemeteries in Clark County. For a list of those that have been identified, and links to transcriptions and/or photographs of tombstones, go to Clark County, Idaho Cemetery Records.

For the cemeteries in or immediately adjacent to the cities, please see the city pages for the cities listed above.

Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons)

The following are local congregations (wards) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints which existed in Clark County, Idaho prior to 1950. Many of the original records of these church units are in the Historical Library in Salt Lake City. Many of the membership records covering these units from the date of their creation to about 1948 have been microfilmed and are available at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and at its branch Family History Centers.

Camas

Kilgore

Woodrow

County Commissioners' Records

The minute books of the County Commissioners contain interesting tidbits of history about the county as well as the names of individuals appealing to the County Commissioners for action on issues of concern to them. Minutes of those meetings were recorded from the formation of the county, for most counties. Some counties now post the minutes of current meetings online.

Most of these records have been preserved in the county courthouses of the State of Idaho. Few have been microfilmed. Contact the county clerk for information about years covered and availability.

Court Records

Some of the early court records of Clark County, Idaho have been microfilmed and are available at the Idaho State Archives in Boise, Idaho. The records filmed include civil suits, divorce papers, judgment dockets, etc. Copies of these microfilmed court records are also available at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah or at any of the Library's Family History Centers. Additional court records and more recent records are housed at the Clark County courthouse in Dubois, Idaho, and can be accessed by making a visit there.

Some of the records of the courts of Clark County that have been microfilmed include:

Land and Property

Land and Property records are generally recorded in the county courthouse of the county in which the transaction took place. For original records of Clark County, Idaho, one may visit the courthouse in Dubois, Idaho.

The Idaho State Archives has microfilmed some early county records of Clark County and these can be accessed by visiting the Archives in Boise, Idaho.

Maps

Military

Because Clark County was not formed until 1919, those who were of military draft age for World War I were included in the draft registration records of Fremont County, the parent county of Clark.

Miscellaneous Series

Often overlooked by the genealogist, this group of volumes may contain affidavits for citizenship, final disposition of estates, divorce decrees, and many other types of valuable documents. The content varies from county to county, year to year and from clerk to clerk. When the estate case files, civil or criminal files are not available or have been destroyed, you may find key documents recorded here. Most counties will have an index to this series and it is a must search if the information you are seeking is not found elsewhere.

Both the Idaho State Archives in Boise, Idaho, and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah have copies of the miscellaneous record of Clark County. The originals are held in the Clark County courthouse in Dubois, Idaho and can be accessed by visiting there. Copies in the Idaho State Archives are available for viewing in Boise. Those held by the Family History Library can be viewed either at the Library in Salt Lake City or at any of its Family History Centers.

Probate

The existing original Clark County probate records should be in the county courthouse in Dubois, Idaho and can be accessed by visiting there.

The Idaho State Archives has microfilmed some of the earlier Clark County probate records which are available for viewing at the Archives in Boise, Idaho.

The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah also has microfilms of some of the early Clark County probate records. The following are available for viewing at the Library in Salt Lake City or at any of its Family History Centers:

Taxation

Any existing tax assessment rolls for Clark County should be in the courthouse in Dubois and would need to be accessed by visiting there.

Vital Records

Birth

Birth records, 1911 to present, for individuals born in the Clark County area are included in and recorded at the state level. These records are restricted for a period of one hundred years from the time of the individual's birth but can be obtained by following the guidelines as issued by the State of Idaho. See the Vital Records section under the subject Idaho for more details.

Marriage

The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah has microfilmed marriage records of Clark County from 1919-1982 which can be viewed at the Library in Salt Lake City or at any of its Family History Centers. This record is also available at the Idaho State Archives in Boise, Idaho and can be accessed by visiting the Archives.

Clark County is included in the online collection of Idaho County marriages 1864-1950.

Death

Deaths occurring in Clark County are included in the state-wide registration program. These records are restricted for a period of fifty years from the time of the individual's death but can be obtained by following the guidelines as mandated by the State of Idaho. See the Vital Records section under Idaho for details.

Copies of death certificates from 1911-1954 are on microfilm and can be used at the Idaho State Archives in Boise, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, BYU-Idaho University Library in Rexburg and several other locations.

Deaths from other sources

A significant source of death and related information for eastern Idaho families can be found at the following website Eastern Idaho Death Index.

Societies and Libraries

Many public libraries provide internet access to sites of value to the family historian. Some have special collections of historical and cultural interest, as well. The following libraries may have some resources of value, but use of some or all of them may require a visit to the library.